Incorrect AOTC credit

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February 12, 2026
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Turbo tax shows I am eligible for American Opportunity Credit of $2,500 for graduate program (DMD degree). It is incorrect as AOTC is for under grad program only.

Graduate program qualifies for LTC credit of $2,000.

Disappointing that turbo tax can not identify simple tax credit elven though its an upload of 1098 T showing graduate program in check box.

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Vanessa A

Level 15

This is likely because you did not select the box that says you have already completed 4 years of school.

Go back to your 1098-T entry section and walk through the steps. You will come to a question that says do any of these apply. One of the questions is did you complete 4 years of college? Say yes or put a check mark in that box. This will take away the American Opportunity Tax Credit and give you the Lifetime Learning Credit if you qualify.

To get there select the following: